When filing for Unemployment how do you fill Work-Search Record table?

Question

i've been trying to call the Unemployment office, i live in California. they never answer. and i'm confused. there is a question "Did you look for work? If yes, you must complete work-search record". The work search record section shows a table with headings: Date Applied,, Company Name, company Address, Person Contacted, Type of Work Applied for

Ok, i must be dumb in doing job searches but what i do is look in websites or newspaper and LOOK for things I may BE ABLE TO DO or desire to do, and if i don't find.. then that's it.. i don't find. Or if i find i fax resume's to newspaper adds that don't give any info on the company, just a fax number. So last week and this week i didn't find anything. how the heck am i supposed to fill in that table or work search record when i haven't applied to anything either because i didn't find jobs that suit me, or even if applied( Which means SENT RESUME) there is no company info at all nor phone number, nor contact name? really confused.

Answer 1

Hi,

I'm familiar with Work Search Logs myself, I live in NH and have collected Unemployment before. It really won't matter if you don't have an address or company name filled in that form, all they're really looking for is that you a putting an effort into your job search. Just make sure you list the following: name of position you applied for and the date, what way you applied (fax, email or walked in),what the outcome is (whether they called you, had an interview, spoke on the phone or no reply yet).

I use a FREE online application JOBSEARCHLOG.com that allows you to track your ads and jobs you apply for. Also allows you to send emails or print mail merged correspondence. I invite you to check it out.... it is very useful to use when you are on a job hunt.

Good Luck,

Karen

http://indeed.com
http://job-hunt.org
http://jobsearchlog.com

Answer 2

In order to receive unemployment benefits in california, you need to be seeking work in your field. i.e., you can' have worked at burger king and apply for nurse positions unless of course you have the schooling and credentials.
Therefore, when filling it out, you can say you faxed your resume to wherever you faxed it, state the position you were applying for, and under person contacted, say none at this time. If the company name and address is not given, then state company name not given.

Answer 3

Yes, he's supposed to give you paperwork to fill out. An employee fills out a W-4. A contractor fills out a W-9. If you filled out neither, he was required to withhold 28%-30% of the money for taxes since he needs proof of your SSN and your legal right to work.